p. 94 | S. A. DOUD by S. A. Doud.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 29, 1867

S. A. DOUD

By S. A. Doud.

From Sister Doud,

BRO. SMITH: The lovers of present truth in Tuscola county are having a rare good season waiting upon the Lord. Bro. Waggoner has been faithfully teaching us of God out of his word, and though suffering extremely himself, has been striving hard to teach us how to correct our habits, and live out the Health Reform. May the Lord bless him and his labors in this. How dearly we prize his labors, and that of the brethren who have preceded him, we shall show by our lives henceforth.

The friends have made some little progress in the Health Reform. Most have discarded swine's flesh entirely, with tobacco, tea, &c., and are using graham to some extent, yet there are some who take an occasional cup of tea for their stomach's sake, and often infirmities; and I am very sorry to confess that I am one of that class; but as an open confession is good for the soul, I think this will be good for me. I pray God, and hope in his strength, to be able next time I write, to record a perfect victory over tea. I feel that through his strength I have gained many victories over self and Satan, and am striving earnestly to get on the whole armor, that I may be able to stand. Pray for me that I may add to knowledge temperance.

Yours striving to overcome.

S. A. DOUD

Vassar, Mich.